The Power of Executive Communications for Nonprofits
February 2, 2023 at 11:04 am

Nonprofit leaders are both cheerleaders and salespeople for their organizations. They draw on critical communication tools that will help build and nurture relationships that ultimately bring awareness and support to their causes. Here are some ways to do that.

The Nonprofit World’s Robot Problem: AI Does Not Replace Donor Engagement
February 1, 2023 at 12:11 pm

In November, a new online artificial intelligence (AI) program called ChatGPT was released in a free test mode. It can hold a conversation, answer questions and create eerily accurate written statements. It reminded me of an old saying, “If you don’t want to be replaced by a robot, stop behaving like one.”

4 Rules for Integrating Marketing Channels in 2023
January 25, 2023 at 11:23 am

For any-sized marketing team, the choice of how to knit together the right blend of marketing channels has to be driven by a plan and understanding some fundamental rules of integrating channels. Understanding these rules gives your team the best chance of success.

13 Tips for Optimizing Digital Donations
January 9, 2023 at 11:17 am

If you’re ready to make your digital channels work for you, bring in more online revenue, and save yourself some time, here are my top tips.

How to Use the Power of Word-of-Mouth Marketing and Fundraising
January 4, 2023 at 9:26 am

Today's donors are savvy, skeptical and well-informed. As a result, they know when someone is trying to sell them something — including donating. So how do you motivate people to support your cause in a world of mass messaging? One way to do it is to go old school with word-of-mouth and align it with your fundraising.

2023: The Year to Start Loving Fundraising Again
December 23, 2022 at 10:17 am

As 2023 is looming in your windshield, I am sharing some ways I’ve found to reduce frustration and — most importantly — improve confidence in your skills as a fundraiser. I encourage you to choose at least three of them and make them part of your personal career growth plan for 2023.